Czechs grant €2.4 million for film production in 2008/2009
The State Fund for the Support and Development of Czech Cinematography announced CZK57.4 million (2.38 million Euros) in grants for 2008 and 2009.
Janosik nears completion of filming
Five years from the start of production, The True Story of Janosik is finally in production, with Agnieszka Holland directing.
First Digital 3D screen in Malta
The Empire Cinema Complex unveiled the first digital 3D screen in Malta, the Malta Independent Online reported.
Independent Polish thriller goes into post production
Forest Holes directed by Sławomir Kulikowski, which ended filming on July 24th, has gone into post production.
Expo Zaragosa feature Lithuanian documentary week
Lithuanian director Arunas Matelis will present a week of Lithuanian documentaries at Expo Zaragosa, beginning August 17.
Estrellita wins Motovun award
Metod Pevec's film Estrellita received the Amnesty International award at the Motovun film festival.
TVP launches HDTV
TVP launched its first HD television channel on August 6, following a trial period, Broadband TV News announced.
Gargoyle begins filming
MediaPro Studios of Romania and Muse Entertainment of Canada are co-producing sci-fi film Rise of the Gargoyle which began filming in Romania.
Cinema City installs digital and 3D projectors
Israeli based Cinema City International is in the process of installing 50 digital projectors throughout is cinemas in Central Europe and Israel.
Poland, Slovakia lead UPC growth
Dutch cable operator UPC Broadband posted second quarter growth in operating cash flow of €402 million, up 12% over 2007 results, led by Poland and Hungary.
Wajda receives Estonian honor
President Ilves will decorate Polish film director Andrzej Wajda with the Terra Mariana Order, one of Estonia's highest state distinctions
TV Malta holds top audience share
TV Malta (TVM) saw a rise in audience share during the second quarter of 2008, according to the Maltese Broadcasting Authority.
Viasat to launch movie channel in Baltics
Viasat Broadcasting plans to launch a movie channel in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on September 1.
Baltic Film and Media School may relocate
The Baltic Film and Media School is considering a move from Estonia to Latvia, according to local news reports.
Polish, Slovenian films to screen at Locarno
Malgoska Szumowska's 33 Scenes from Life will compete in the international competition at the 61st Locarno film festival, running august 6-16.
CME reports 41% increase in Q2 revenues
Central European Media Enterprises (CME, www.cetv-net.com) announced net revenues for quarter two of 2008 increased 41%, to $305.4 million (197 million Euros), over 2007.
Sweden's MTG buys Bulgarian channel Nova TV
Sweden's Modern Times Group, MTG (STO: MTGA, MTGB), announced the purchase of Bulgarian commercial channel Nova TV for 620 million Euros.
CME acquires two Bulgarian stations
Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. ("CME") (Nasdaq/Prague Stock Exchange: CETV) announced the purchase of an 80% interest in two Bulgarian television channels, TV2 and Ring TV, for $172 million (110…
Cyprus historical film goes into production
Guilt, a historically set fiction feature film, is set to go into production in Cyprus in early November, with Vassilis Mazomenos directing.
